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Past featured artists, because every queen deserves her moment.

Featured Artist February 2026

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its melancholic exploration of glamor and romance, with frequent references to pop culture and 1950s–1970s Americana.

2010’s

Debut Studio Album: Lana Del Rey (2010)

Featured Artist January 2026

Claire Elizabeth Cottrill, known professionally as Clairo, is an American singer-songwriter. Clairo began posting music on the internet at age 13 but rose to prominence following her viral video for her lo-fi single "Pretty Girl" in 2017.

2010’s

Debut Studio Album: Immunity (2019)

Featured Artist December 2025

Kim Petras is a German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. After attracting international attention for transitioning as a teenager, she released the EP One Piece of Tape (2011) and wrote tracks for Fergie, JoJo, Skylar Stecker, and Twice.

2020’s

Debut Studio Album: Feed the Beast (2023)

Kim Petras

 ☆ Kim Petras ☆

2

Studio Albums

2017

Debut Year

22M+

Monthly listeners

Cologne

Hometown

Did You Know?

Kim made history at the 2023 Grammy Awards as the first openly transgender woman to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance — for “Unholy” with Sam Smith.

Clairo

Claire Cottrill

3

Studio Albums

2017

Debut Year

27M+

Monthly listeners

Atlanta

Hometown

Did You Know?

Her breakthrough song “Pretty Girl” was recorded entirely in her bedroom with a cheap webcam mic — the video went viral in 2017 and launched her career from pure DIY indie roots.

Lana Del Rey

♡ Elizabeth Woolridge Grant ♡

9

Studio Albums

2011

Debut Year

49M+

Monthly listeners

NYC

Hometown

Did You Know?

She chose “Lana Del Rey” inspired by the actress Lana Turner and the Ford Del Rey car — she wanted a name that sounded like a mix of old Hollywood glamour and Americana.